Who has a rotting penis?

Dan and Louisa look at why Richard II, just 14 years old, isn’t scared to address a very angry mob. Is he secretly brave? And why does he agree to everything the peasants ask for? Dan's conversation with the author of The Eagle and The Hart, Dr Helen Castor (for a rundown of the wildest rivalry in Plantagenet history). If you want more This Is History, become a Royal Favourite on our Patreon, where you can indulge in some spicy court gossip, vote on future episodes, and chat with Dan and the production team. Hit patreon.com/thisishistory to sign up. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Presented by Dan Jones and Louisa Field Producer – Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Selina Ream Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Marketing - Kieran Lancini Mixing - Gulliver Lawrence-Tickell Head of content – Chris Skinner